Recall: L.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves L.L.Bean painted wood cottage step stools. They measure about 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 13 inches deep and have a slot on the top surface and hard plastic caps on the bottom of all four legs. They were sold in the following colors: black, coffee bean, ivory, light sage and red. Item number 281655 is printed on a sticker on the underside of the stool.

Name of product: Painted cottage step stools

Units: About 2,800

Hazard: The step stools can slide or tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the step stools and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund or a merchandise card. L.L.Bean will send consumers a prepaid label to return one leg of the stool. The rest of the stool can be discarded. L.L.Bean is contacting purchasers of the step stool directly.

Recall date: August 29, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: L.L.Bean has received six reports of incidents involving slips and falls, resulting in soreness and bruising.

Sold At: L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean's catalog and online at www.llbean.com from December 2012 through June 2013 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: L.L.Bean Inc. at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or online at www.llbean.com and click on Product Recall and Safety Info at the bottom of the home page for more information.

Recall number: 13-750